F# Lydian Diminished Ukulele Scale
Ukulele scale — fretboard diagram
F# Lydian Diminished Scale — Notes and Intervals
The F# Lydian Diminished scale is a synthetic scale that blends the ethereal brightness of Lydian with the tension of a minor third. On Ukulele, it contains the notes F#, G#, A, C, C#, D#, F. It is used to create a mysterious, neo-classical atmosphere that feels both ancient and modern at the same time. Commonly used in Film Scores, Neo-Classical, Fusion. Notable players include Danny Elfman, Bela Bartok. Use over m(Maj7), mMaj7#11 chords. A specialized color for neo-classical and cinematic passages.
Notes: F#, G#, A, C, C#, D#, F
Intervals: 1P, 2M, 3m, 4A, 5P, 6M, 7M
Degrees: 1 2 b3 #4 5 6 7
Formula: W-H-WH-H-W-W-H
Number of notes: 7
How to Play F# Lydian Diminished on Ukulele
On ukulele, find F# on the fret 5 area, and work through the scale within a four-fret span. You may need to shift positions once to cover all 7 notes. Practice each position separately before linking them together.
The F# Lydian Diminished scale contains 4 sharps (F#, G#, C#, D#). Its relative minor is D# minor, which shares the same notes.
Practice Routine
Begin by playing the F# Lydian Diminished scale ascending and descending at 80 BPM using a metronome, one note per beat. Once comfortable, practice in thirds (F#-A, G#-C) to build intervallic familiarity. Spend 5 minutes daily on this pattern before increasing tempo by 10 BPM.
Experiment with simple two-chord vamps rooted on F# to let the characteristic intervals of the Lydian Diminished scale come through clearly.
Ukulele Tips
On ukulele, the F# Lydian Diminished scale sounds particularly charming when played as a melodic pattern over fingerpicked chord shapes. Try integrating scale tones into your strumming patterns for a more sophisticated sound.
The F# Lydian Diminished scale contains 7 notes (F#, G#, A, C, C#, D#, F). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Ukulele with different tunings and fret ranges.
CAGED Positions & Patterns for F# Lydian Diminished
The F# Lydian Diminished scale can be played in 5 CAGED positions across the fretboard, each based on an open chord shape (C, A, G, E, D). As a 7-note scale, it also lends itself to 3-notes-per-string (3NPS) patterns that facilitate legato playing and diagonal shifting. Use the pattern selector above to isolate each position.
Explore F# Lydian Diminished Further
- Harmonize the F# Lydian Diminished scale — triads & 7th chords
- Browse chord progressions
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- F# Lydian Diminished on Piano